TRU just says no to Dementium
Looks like Target isn't the only one turning down titles lately -- Toys 'R' Us is getting into the game as well by not carrying either Manhunt 2 ... or Dementium! We're terribly disappointed in the retailer, but we could understand the motivation -- after all, if any store was ever aimed at children, it's TRU, and Dementium is a mature title.However, it's not that simple. Word around the campfire is that the TRU folks made the decision not because of the game's rating, but because they didn't think it would be very popular and they didn't want to waste the space. Now, we're not sure what the gaming section is like at your local Toys 'R' Us, but we've seen some pretty questionable shovelware gracing the shelves down here. Is it an excuse to avoid any controversy, or is the retail giant planning to focus future shelf space only on release they feel are more likely to sell?
Regardless of the reason, while we can again understand a retailer aimed at children skipping mature titles (if they were consistent about it, that is), but randomly deciding what will and will not be popular is pretty lame. We remember another little game that got such treatment at first ....
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Xian B. @ Nov 9th 2007 4:58PM
BOOOO Geoffrey! What happened to you, man? You used to be cool.
Mike @ Nov 9th 2007 5:13PM
We must remember, this is the same retailer that didn't want to sell the NES when it first came out.
blaked569 @ Nov 9th 2007 5:14PM
the thing about this is that most shovelware available at TRU is nicktoons/movie game bs that uninformed parents are likely to buy. you think any uninformed parents are likely to buy dementium for their kid? hell, you think any INFORMED parents would get it for their kid?
there ya go.
two40 @ Nov 9th 2007 5:16PM
Not going to be popular? What a weak excuse. That game has received so much publicity that it's a retailers dream! This is definately a case of BS to avoid controversy. Why can't they just simply tell the truth. It's their prorogative to stock what they want anyway.
ktnxbi
Reyou @ Nov 9th 2007 8:30PM
This really doesn't surprise me as I have worked for Toys R Us for almost 3 years and have seen nothing but questionable decisions made.
How we are still around puzzles me.
psyborg @ Nov 10th 2007 1:45AM
I can understand why they sell Halo 3, I mean running around as a green Power Ranger, using toy guns, and shooting the purple blood out of enemies that giggle at you... probably does appeals to kids.